This post is part of a blog challenge series, 30 Days of Devotion to Hekate. Day 21 and we are looking at my own composition for or about Hekate – a poem, song, story or similar.

Ah I have been dreading this one. I love writing, and I think I am a pretty good writer for the most part. But there is a difference between writing and composing. Eeek. This is how I felt when I had to write my own hymn for Hekate to join the Covenant of Hekate – nope not good enough. In the end that hymn felt perfect, literally perfect, when I used it in the Rite of the Devotee, but I still look at it and think, ugh, how terrible.

I am not allowed to share that hymn here, so that’s not an option. I think the problem is because I am expected to write something. If I were just writing to write it, then I wouldn’t have any problems – but as soon as I am obligated to do it, then it becomes nigh on impossible. But here are my attempts anyway, enjoy my humiliation.

A Deipnon Hymn

On the Deipnon, I always begin inside, light incense and candles with a long-ish hymn. I then go outside and leave the offering and pour libation at my crossroads, this hymn would be for that moment outside – it’s short so easily remembered, no need to read in the dark.

Hear my call Anassa Eneroi, leader of the Dead
I leave this offering, of garlic, leek and bread
For you, the hounds and ghosts, leaving all too soon”

Note on epithets: Trioditis – Of the Three Roads. Anassa Eneroi – Queen of the Dead.

Hymn to Hekate Einalian

It’s quite rare to find a hymn to Hekate in Her oceanic aspect, so it seems right to offer a nice simple one here. Yes, I can really only do simple hymns. There are others of course, far better and more elaborate, over on CoH, for those who prefer more depth.

Hymn to Hekate and Morpheus

An epithet of Hekate is ‘Mistress of Dreams’. Though I haven’t engaged honoured this aspect of Her before, I thought a hymn to this aspect of Her, along with Morpheus the God of Dreams, would be nice. Yes, it’s another short and simple one.

21 – Your own composition – a piece of writing about or for this deity22 – A time when this deity has helped you, and refused to help23 – How has your relationship with this deity changed over time?24 – Something you wish you knew about this deity but don’t currently25 – Any interesting or unusual UPG to share?26 – Bonus: Hekate in popular culture – TV, movies, plays, fiction books27 – Bonus: Hymns to Hekate28 – Bonus: Beginners Ritual Outline29 – Any suggestions for others just starting to learn about this deity?30 – Bonus: Resources and Sources about Hekate